Prohibited Burning Period

The Shire of Northam will be in the PROHIBITED BURNING PERIOD from December 1 2024. All burning is strictly prohibited during this time and all signs of smoke/fire should be reported to 000 immediately.

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Christmas & New Year Closures

Many of the Shire's facilities & services will be closed and/or limited during the 2024/25 Christmas and New Year holiday period.

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Council

Total Fire Ban - 13/12/2024

Published on Thursday, 12 December 2024 at 3:41:51 PM

The Shire of Northam advises the Department of Fire and Emergency Services have declared a TOTAL FIRE BAN for the Shire of Northam from 0001hrs to 2359hrs 13th December 2024.

At these times you must not:

Open fires for the purpose of cooking, camping or outdoor entertainment are not allowed including fire pits and bonfires.

Hot work such as metal work, grinding, welding, gas cutting is not allowed in the open air except for business and industry if regulatory conditions are met.

Off-road activity using a four-wheel drive, quad bike, motorcycle, bobcat or similar vehicle, except for agricultural purposes or by business and industry if regulatory conditions are met.

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